2002 Lada Samara II vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2002 Lada Samara II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2002 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Leon weights approximately 513 kg more than 2002 Lada Samara II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lada Samara II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Seat Leon (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Samara II. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lada Samara II | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Samara II | Leon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
